Installing Or Removing Battery Cartridge - Makita DCL501 Instruction Manual

5. Under abusive conditions, liquid may
be ejected from the battery; avoid
contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
6. Do not use a battery cartridge or
appliance that is damaged or modified.
Damaged or modified batteries may
exhibit unpredictable behavior
resulting in fire, explosion or risk of
injury.
7. Do not expose a battery cartridge or
appliance to fire or excessive
temperature. Exposure to fire or
temperature above 130°C (265°F) may
cause explosion.
8. Have servicing performed by a
qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the product is
maintained.
9. Before using battery cartridge, read all
instructions and cautionary markings
on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and
(3) product using battery.
10.Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
11.If operating time has become
excessively shorter, stop operating
immediately. It may result in a risk of
overheating, possible burns and even
an explosion.
12.If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse
them out with clear water and seek
medical attention right away. It may
result in loss of your eyesight.
13.Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1)Do not touch the terminals with any
conductive material.
(2)Avoid storing battery cartridge in a
container with other metal objects
such as nails, coins, etc.
(3)Do not expose battery cartridge to
water or rain.
A battery short can cause a large
current flow, overheating, possible
burns and even a breakdown.
14.Do not store the appliance and battery
cartridge in locations where the
temperature may reach or exceed 50 °C
(122 °F).
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15.Do not incinerate the battery cartridge
even if it is severely damaged or is
completely worn out.
The battery cartridge can explode in a
fire.
16.Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
17.Do not use a damaged battery.
18.Follow your local regulations relating
to disposal of battery.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before
completely discharged.
Always stop appliance operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you
notice less appliance power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery
cartridge. Overcharging shortens the
battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room
temperature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F -
104 °F). Let a hot battery cartridge cool
down before charging it.
4. Charge the battery cartridge once in
every six months if you do not use it
for a long period of time.
PREPARATION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the appliance is
switched off and the battery cartridge is
removed before adjusting or checking
function on the appliance.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
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1. Red indicator
2. Button
3. Battery cartridge
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